My nephew died today

[thebreakfastclub]

I debated making a post on this (not a safe place) but I need to get this out.

I have mentioned once or twice that my six year old nephew had terminal cancer.   I saw him maybe 6 weeks ago, and he was running around like a regular kid.   You would never know he was ill.  He had undergone some extremely intense radiation this summer, but the positive results were fleeting.

On Monday, the doctor advised that they needed to move into the pain management phase.  No one could give a timeline.  

We made plans to visit this Friday.  Mon-Tue, he had more shallow breathing, was tired and wasn't eating much.   He died last night in his sleep.

I am so angry that we let these six weeks go by without visiting.   We should have gone last weekend.   I am so filled with regret right now.  I thought we had more time, at least a few days.    

I don't know what I'm looking for here, just needed to type.   


  

[Jalapeñomel]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[ilikedonuts]

I am so so sorry. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Deleted]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your family.

[wavepool]

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry.

[natablue]

I am so, so sorry.

[kangaroo11]

I'm so sorry.

[fbf2006]

I am so sorry.

[sjh722]

I am so sorry for your loss. How heartbreaking.

[jenn248]

I am so very, very sorry. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

[ssmjlm]

I'm so sorry. Sending your family lots of T&Ps.

[catbus]

Oh, I am so sorry. That's horrible. Cancer's horrible. Cancer in kids is unspeakably horrible. My thoughts are with you and your family. 

[pinotgrig]

I'm so sorry - that's a lot to process. Lots of good thoughts to you and your family. Please be kind to yourself; there's no way you could have known how fast this would happen.

[winecheery]

I remember your stories about him. I'm really, really sorry for your loss, and hope that in time you will stop beating yourself up for not seeing him within these past 6 weeks. How could you have known?? I understand your feelings, and am sure I'd be feeling the same in your shoes. But be kind to yourself while you grieve. Peace for him, and for your family.

[spankswife]

I am so very sorry.

[justjen]

How terrible I'm so, so sorry, but please don't beat yourself up. Many hugs

[mrsjrd23]

I'm so sorry for you and your family. Please be kind to yourself. Sending thoughts of peace to you.

[cincodemayo]

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for you and his family.

[redheadk]

I'm so sorry for your loss. How devastating for your family

[biogirl21]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[teatimefor2]

I am so sorry. Prayers for your family.

[litasail]

I'm so very, very sorry.

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[savan]

I'm so sorry.

[cinco]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[brooklyn]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Cancer sucks. Please be gentle with yourself and don't beat yourself up. <3

[catsarecute]

I am so sorry for your loss. Type as much as you need. Lots of love to you and your family.

[osulori]

I'm so sorry

[rootbeerfloat]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[loskadoodle]

I'm so sorry

[lilac05]

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and your family.

Please be kind to yourself. There is just no way you could have known cancer would take him so quickly. I hope in time, you will be able to look back and be thankful that the last time you saw him, he was running around and having a blast and that not getting to see he again meant that he didn't have to suffer long.